In the event of a proven power/Internet failure, a document from the service provider proving the failure will be requested to justify the exception.

Yes, the purchase of a vehicle can be included in the project proposal if it is necessary for the implementation of the project. The budget category will be "Equipment and supplies for the project".

5% funding is, in fact, the absolute minimum. Co-financing by beneficiaries is a routine requirement in the EU funding mechanism. This is mandatory.

The PAPBio C1 - Mangroves project is governed by the rules and regulations of the European Commission and 7% is the maximum allowed. Similarly, a fixed rate of 7% ensures that direct costs are not duplicated. For example, if rent or electricity are budgeted, the % of indirect costs can be revised downwards.

The maximum of 7% is applied to the total project budget. If the total budget is €100,000, the maximum amount of indirect costs allowed is €7,000. The allocation of indirect costs among the co-beneficiaries is an issue to be resolved internally within the consortium. However, applicants are encouraged to treat their partners fairly and not to deprive smaller entities of overheads.

A legal entity incorporated in one country of intervention may apply for a grant in another country in the same region, provided that this legal entity has a permit and the capacity to operate in the other OACPS country. If the grant is awarded, the challenges will be operational: opening a bank account, hiring employees under local legislation, etc.

The organisation can apply either through its organisation based in the EU or through its registered office in Africa. It is not possible to apply through both.

The criterion is whether or not there is a separate legal entity. A legal entity is defined as a legally registered association, company, partnership, property, or fund. A separate legal entity has the legal capacity to (1) enter into agreements or contracts; (2) assume obligations; (3) incur and pay debts; (4) initiate legal proceedings and be prosecuted under its national law; and (5) be held liable for illegal activities. If this is not the case, then the organisation cannot be considered a separate legal entity, but as a branch of a parent organisation based in an EU or OECD Member State.
The existence of a registration in an OACPS country or a Memorandum of Understanding with a government agency does not make the branch a legal entity.

The term "co-applicant" is applied at the application submission stage. The co-applicant is included in the grant application, alongside the main applicant. The term "partner" is applied at the execution stage. Normally, a partnership agreement (execution) is drawn up between the lead applicant (coordinator) and their partners. 

No, being established means being incorporated by an instrument of national law. For example statutes, instruments of incorporation, etc.

Yes, if the proposal does not overlap with project(s) already funded by the EU. See the provisions on eligibility of costs in the Guidelines for Applicants. Duplication must be avoided and the co-financing must not come from another EU grant.

Yes, they can apply as applicants or co-applicants.

Yes, this is possible.

This depends on what is described in their legal statutes or founding documents (objectives, purpose and geographical scope), e.g. a women's association or a community-based organisation dealing with problems at village level/a national NGO working nationwide and not just in a specific area.

Whether an organisation is defined as national or local is specified by the organisation's legal statutes (founding documents) which describe the objective, purpose and scope of its mandate.

Yes, this is possible.

An organisation can submit a limit of 2 proposals as a lead and 2 as a co-applicants on the project’s landscapes.

Applicants cannot set up a cascading grant at their level using project funds.

Cascading grants are not allowed. This means that beneficiaries of the grant cannot redistribute it to third parties. Applicants can set up a consortium/partnership to include local NGOs for the implementation of the proposed project. The structure of a typical proposal includes a lead applicant and co-applicants. Partners will be considered as co-beneficiaries of the schemes financed by the project, with the same rights and obligations.

Subcontracting is a valid budget category. The costs of services provided by third parties are eligible. Please note that cascading grants are different from sub-contracting. 

Any activity that changes access to land or resources affecting rights holders or stakeholders triggers ESMS safeguards, and therefore requires further investigation. No general approval is possible without investigation. In view of the short period of the grant agreement, sustainability issues need to be addressed.

A letter of support is required. An e-mail is not sufficient proof from a legal point of view.

Yes, they need a letter of support from the national authority to operate in protected areas, unless the applicant is the authority concerned.

There is a limit of 2 proposals as a lead and 2 as a co-applicants.

No, as long as there is sufficient capacity for implementation and there is no duplication.

Yes, an organisation can submit projects as lead and/or co-applicant in different regions.

There are no explicit requirements regarding the distribution of the budget and the activities. Common sense dictates that the lead applicant should have a higher financial and operational capacity and that the work plan and budget should be designed accordingly. Core activities, coordination and management are the responsibility of the lead organisation.

After the grant has been awarded, the lead applicant and the co-applicant(s) must reach an agreement stipulating "joint and several liability". They will become co-beneficiaries of the IUCN grant. 

Please check all the folders in your inbox, including SPAM or PROMOTIONS folders. If you have not received the confirmation e-mail, it is possible that your e-mail system is blocking incoming e-mails from the application portal. As a last resort you can report your concern to support@subventions-mangroves.org specifying the date and time of your attempt.

Yes, at least the annual report on the activities of an organisation.